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2 Chronicles 12 Summary
Shishak's Invasion and Rehoboam's Repentance
After Rehoboam establishes his kingdom, he forsakes the law of the Lord. In response, Shishak king of Egypt invades with a great host, takes the fortified cities, and comes against Jerusalem. The Lord's prophet Shemaiah tells Rehoboam the invasion is judgment for forsaking God, but promises partial deliverance to those who humble themselves. Rehoboam and the princes repent, God withdraws His wrath, yet Shishak plunders the treasures of the temple and palace. Rehoboam replaces the golden shields with brass ones and reigns seventeen years in Jerusalem.
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2 Chronicles 12:1
“And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.”
2 Chronicles 12:5-7
“Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Ye have forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of Shishak.”
2 Chronicles 12:9
“So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he took all: he carried away also the shields of gold which Solomon had made.”
2 Chronicles 12:12
“And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy him altogether: and also in Judah things went well.”
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